Hyphenation of answer

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word answer? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

an-swer

Definitions of answer:

1.
A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
I waited several days for his answer He wrote replies to several of his critics
2.
A statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
They were trying to find a peaceful solution The answers were in the back of the book He computed the result to four decimal places
3.
The speech act of replying to a question
4.
The principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint
In criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere) In civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
5.
A nonverbal reaction
His answer to any problem was to get drunk Their answer was to sue me
6.
React verbally
She didn't want to answer Answer the question We answered that we would accept the invitation
7.
Respond to a signal
Answer the door Answer the telephone
8.
Give the correct answer or solution to
Answer a question Answer the riddle
9.
Understand the meaning of
The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
10.
Give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution
11.
Be liable or accountable
She must answer for her actions
12.
Be sufficient
Be adequate, either in quality or quantity A few words would answer This car suits my purpose well Will $100 do? A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school Nothing else will serve
13.
Match or correspond
The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave
14.
Be satisfactory for
Meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of This may answer her needs
15.
React to a stimulus or command
The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch

Synonyms of answer:

noun reply, response, statement
noun solution, result, resolution, solvent, statement
noun reply, response
noun pleading
noun reaction, response
verb reply, respond, state, say, tell
verb solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work
verb react, respond
verb resolve, solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work
verb refute, rebut
verb be
verb suffice, do, serve, satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
verb match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
verb meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
verb react, respond

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